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The photo was a blur because the camera moved.
What does Blur mean?
Blur means to make or become unclear.
Dictionary definition
Something that is unclear or hard to see; to blur means to make something unclear.
Example sentences
Blur in a sentence
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Rain on the window can blur the view outside.
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The fast motion made the runner blur in the background of the picture.
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Practice 1
What does blur mean?
Blur means something is unclear or becomes hard to see.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to blur?
A smudge can make something look unclear, like a blur.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of blur?
Focus is the opposite because it means something appears sharp and clear.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBlur means to make or become unclear.
ExampleExample: The photo was a blur because the camera moved.
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Word family
Blur word family
Base word
blur
verb
blurs
Makes or becomes unclear.
adjective
blurred
Unclear or out of focus.
adjective
blurry
Hard to see clearly.
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Hint for students
Blur means to make or become unclear.
Common mix-up
Do not use blur just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Blur means to make or become unclear.
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Read this model sentence: Rain on the window can blur the view outside. Clue words: rain, window, view. Underline clue words that show why blur fits instead of clarity. Now write one new sentence that shows blur without using the word blur. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show blur?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Rain on the window can blur the view outside." Why does blur fit better than clarity?
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